An audio archive of the literature and lore in Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Month: February 2016

The Adabal-a was written by Morihaus, a winged man-bull who was an early cultural hero of the Cyro-Nordics. The book is considered to be the memoirs of Morihaus, consort to Alessia and Taker of the Citadel.

Found in the following locations:

Thalmor Embassy, Elenwen’s Solar, on a bookshelf north on the middle floor.

The Katariah, on a bookshelf in the emperor’s quarters.

Players who own the Dawnguard DLC can also find it in Volkihar Keep, on a bookshelf in Harkon’s quarters.

Flight from the Thalmor is the widely circulated epitaph of the Nordic skald Hadrik Oaken-heart. It is an example of the Nords enduring belief in Talos, despite being persecuted for it at the hands of the Thalmor.

This book can be found in one of two places.

Dengeir’s House, on the cupboard next to the front door.

Sky Haven Temple, on a book shelf to the right of the entrance chamber, near an illuminated table.

The Nightingales, Volume II: What We Were is the second and final work by Gallus Desidenius, Nightingale and former Guildmaster of the Thieves Guild in Riften. He was a scholar, master thief and natural leader.

The book can be found in Nightingale Hall, on an end table next to a bed.

The Madness of Pelagius is a short biography of one of Tamriel’s most well known Emperor’s, written by Tsathenes. As you will intuit from the title, it is largely a comment his descent into madness, rather than a history of his life and important acts.

The tome can be found by the Dragonborn in Dragonsreach Jarl’s Quarters, on a shelf in Proventus Avenicci’s room. Players with the Dawnguard DLC can also find it in Volkihar Keep, on a wall shelf in the upstairs section of Harkon’s quarters.